Model Airplane Information

So first off just in case age is a problem I’m 18 so I don’t know if that has any restrictions on what I can do but I recently came across a website after typing in “basic ultralights” and I found a page that featured gliders, these were “homebuilt, no welding required” my kind of field.

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WHAT I WANT TO KNOW

But ok so what I wanted to know was
What do I have to do to be able to fly my craft say from a cliff somewhere or an open field (via tow from a car) do I need some guy to inspect my machine? Or am I free to do with whatever? Also I have to look into things like max altitude and other regulations like that. If anybody knows that information please post them. I’d appreciate it.

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I don’t have a pilots license
So I could benefit from this because ultralights don’t need licenses according to the FAA

Also I know the fundamentals of flight I’ve modeled airplanes/helicopters for 3 years I know they aren’t exactly alike but lift is lift the coefficients may be bigger but it’s basically the same thing.

The construction doesn’t seem too difficult, however cutting these airfoil ribs from I’m assuming aluminum or wood may seem challenging, perhaps they don’t use ribs I’m not sure I haven’t looked at these “detailed technical .dxf ” drawings yet so I’m not sure

But I do like the idea of being able to soar with a simple machine
I was nervous about the idea that these people fly without parachutes but I think if I keep my turns moderately tight in thermals and put my struts at the right stress points, I’d be able to manage

Thanks for the help

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