Doesn't take a hard toss, and takes a little practice. If it poops out but looks like it's coming around, try taking out a little of the twist you put in. If it keeps going straight with little turn, yet keeps most of its spin, try putting a little more twist into the wings. Works even better with those thin one inch wide paint stirrer sticks you see at Home Depot or Builders Square. Twist up the wings just like the tongue depressor boomerang.
Range is comparable, maybe a little farther.
This is just for outdoor throwing. The thicker the wood, the longer the wings should be. Carve each wing into an airfoil shape. For right-handed throwers, the blunt edge of a wing pointing towards you should be to the right, and the sharp edge to your left. For left-handed throwers, the blunt edge of a wing pointing towards you should be to the left,and the sharp edge to your right.