The best paper airplane?

Wow, this caused the Way Back machine to kick in.

In the early 50’s my Uncle showed us how to make a very cool plane, that if made carefully with precise folds, would fly out, do a loop, and return.
It had a flat (non-eye-jabbing) point so was considered parent approved.
This looks like a high tech version.

(Funny. I just noticed a paper clip in my photos. None needed here, but gave me a chuckle.)

Here it is. Fold left over, then repeat with right edge.
Fold the weighted nose, smaller nose makes plane work different than larger one (experiment).
Form wings, then rip a tail from the back body section and fold it up.

I tucked this SVG away for when get my laser. Interested in the flight pattern it makes.
When you got a hammer, everything is a nail.
When you got a glowforge, everything is a laser cut.

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