The sky's the limit for a Wooburn business satisfying the needs of the adventure hungry.

Helicopter pilot Neil McLaren, 36, had no idea his business, Adventure001, would take off when he set it up to pay for flying lessons.

His hobby has now become a successful and expanding company specialising in adventure holidays with its own activity centre.

He is always on the lookout for adventure experiences for his customers and his latest plan is to expand into the aircraft charter market.

Originally he wanted to share his enjoyment of flying by bringing a variety of airborne activities to as wide an audience as possible.

Starting in November, 2002 with just a handful of local suppliers, the company quickly resourced a nationwide network of aeroplane, helicopter and balloon outlets throughout the UK.

The company now offers more than 120 locations to customers wishing to buy flight vouchers.

Adventure001 sets itself apart by supplying the best value experiences with no agency fees.

The success of this family business run by pilots has surpassed even McLaren's expectations.

He said: "With our buying-power we provide the UK's best value aviation experience. Following achievements in aviation, we now offer steam engine driving, clay target shooting at 25 nationwide locations including our own activity centre in Buckinghamshire, Ferrari driving and rally car days.

"We continually look for new experiences to satisfy our adventure-hungry clientele."

The company's next goal is to develop the aircraft charter market via it's www.aircraft-charter.co.uk website.

London sightseeing tours, The Dambusters tour (Sheffield) and Coast & Castles tours (Wales/Southend) are already in its portfolio.

With access to a national fleet of executive aeroplanes and VIP helicopters, McLaren is looking forward to building on present success at an accelerated rate this summer.