Electronics: matching motor, ESC and battery pack

by Nick
(St. Catharines, On, Canada)

As a beginner to rc planes and electronics, I find it tough to sit down and try to work out what I can or can't put together. Which motor, ESC, battery, etc. will all work together? Is the motor and everything else too small or too heavy for the size of model I'm considering?

I'd really appreciate some guidelines with compatibility and numbers.