son_of_flubber wrote, On 5/29/2013 9:43 AM:
Likewise, a synthetic voice that calmly tells me that my spoilers
popped open during takeoff would be worthwhile to consider.

Your vario may already be able to warn you of spoilers open on takeoff.
My Cambridge 302 warns me, though not with a voice.

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