The Lambada and Samba XXL aircrafts rank among the best in the latest generation of Light Sport and Ultralight planes.

The prototype of the LAMBADA airplane took off in May of 1996 for the first time. DISTAR AIR based the design and production of the aircraft on the construction of high performance sail planes, which greatly affects the quality of the manufacturing process.

Three years later - in June 1999 - the prototype of the SAMBA took off, and thereby fulfilled the need of power plane pilots, searching for a high performance and fast plane.

It was the designers intent to achieve minimal empty weight, so the shell construction technology was selected due to its light weight and strength properties. On the other side, the shell construction technology allows for unprecedented surface finish quality, that positively affect the aerodynamic characteristics of both aircraft. The fuselage is designed as a pure shell with several bulkheads, the wing is a girder sandwich shell. The number of non-bearing parts was kept to an absolute minimum - e.g. even the seats are an integral part of the fuselage. Automatic control hook ups for flaps, ailerons, air brakes and horizontal stabilizer/ elevator assembly are standard, to allow for fast assembly and storage. The strut less wing is supported by a carry through carbon flange reinforced spar. The laminar airfoil SM701 is highly effective in all flight modes. The load requirements were designed and calculated in full compliance with UL-2 regulation, but in some cases the compliance was exceeded by using the JAR-22 and JAR-VLA higher standards to assure safety in all flight regimes. The first designs of the composite shell were done manually. The second stage of the design included a detailed model and the use of the finite element method of the MSC/NASTRAN software.

The Samba XXL and Lambada may be equipped with a tow hook. In countries where allowed, such aircraft may tow single-seat and two-seat sailplanes of up to 650 kg. The aircraft were tested towing sailplanes such as VSO-10, VT-116, ASW 15, L-13, and Janus. The sustained climb rate is 1,5 to 2,5 m/s, according to the MTOGW of the towed sailplane). The maximum speed of SambaXXL is 270 km/hour or 145kts, the cruise speed is approximately 220 km/hour or 120kts.

Magnum Ballistic Parachute or Gallaxy all plane parachute recovery system is available as an option.

A lot of effort was spent creating a new u.l. generation aircraft with well shaped lines, new look and wide range of utility, accompanied by wonderful flying capabilities.

The prototype UFM 13 Lambada took its maiden flight in May of 1996.

After demanding Flight test program, the aircraft was also subjected to a successful ultimate failure test at the Technical University in Brno. The aircraft leads the industry in design, structure and utility.

All composite parts are made in forms, which guarantee higher accuracy, in comparison with traditional production. Only the highest quality fiberglass and carbon fiber materials are used during production and they assure high strength, exact shape and life span stability.

The calculations were based on the most up-to-date methods using computers. The strength calculations itself - performed on the basis of finite element method - was in its final stage checked by load tests at the Technical University Brno.

Test flights are performed by Technical Inspector LAA – Jan Ptáček.

DISTAR AIR produces the SambaXXL and the UFM 13/15 Lambada aircrafts, as it was mentioned..
Our international customers demand high quality and certified products.
Each country has different certification procedures and so far our aircraft have been certified in Czech Republic, Germany, France, Norway, United States(S-LSA, E-LSA, and Experimental), Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Spain, England, Belgium and Australia.
The Lambada aircraft is alone in its Light Sport Aircraft class with its construction and versatility. The three different wing extenders make it a universal aircraft for cross country, training or recreational soaring.