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 November 27, 2020 November 17, 2020

Friday Photo: somewhere over the rainbow

Returning east at 11,000 feet from Saint Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, to Asheville, North Carolina, on an Angel Flight mission. Major thunderstorm activity over Knoxville. ATC queried me, “Do you want to divert north or south? Suggest south.” Good choice.

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.