Angelina Jolie is well known for her love of aviation.

And the mother-of-six indulged in her favourite pastime on Friday with a trip in the pilot seat of a small prop plane.

The superstar gave new meaning to the term ‘jet setter’ as she took off from Van Nuys airport in California.

In the pilot seat: Angelina Jolie took to the skies on Friday for a trip on a small plane

Adventurous: The mother-of-six got her pilot’s licence seven years ago

Angelina was pictured wearing her trademark aviator sunglasses as she concentrated intently to the task at hand.

She was joined by a co-pilot and an unknown person in the back of the small aircraft.

Angelina has been a frequent flyer for many years and even takes her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren along with her for flights.

September 2011 her eldest son Maddox accompanied her during a flying lesson in Surrey, England, and daughter Shiloh went along for the ride in a small aircraft in LA a few months prior.

Tight squeeze: Jolie went for a ride over California and was joined by a co-pilot and an unknown person in the back

Mummy duty: Angelina’s other favourite pastime is spending time with her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren – seen here with three from her brood of six

Angelina received her pilot’s licence seven years ago and said at the time that she was inspired by Maddox to get into flying.

‘Every time Mad sees a plane, he’s amazed,’ she said. ‘If I could actually fly a plane… I’ll be like Superman to him.’

Prepare for take-off: Angie, who received her pilot’s licence in 2005, sat in the pilot’s seat while her son sat in the back

Last minute checks: The instructor prepares the tiny aircraft before Angelina and Maddox climb in

No fear: Angelina flew low over water in Surrey

Source: dailymail