Ruffin Benton

Ruffin is a family doctor and 1300 hr. private pilot living in Brevard, NC. His Cirrus is based at KAVL in Asheville, NC. 80% of his flights are with Angel Flight Soars, located in Atlanta. He believes it is an honor and a privilege to fly and share the journey of children seeking a cure.

Friday Photo March 22, 2019 March 22, 2019

Friday Photo: Angel Flight passenger

For doctor and pilot Ruffin Benton, flying patients for Angel Flight is the most rewarding kind of trip. He took this photo on a recent flight to Baltimore with a patient on board. While she’s headed for tough cancer treatment, the picture is all about the peace of flight.