diff --git a/libraries/AC_AutoTune/AC_AutoTune.cpp b/libraries/AC_AutoTune/AC_AutoTune.cpp
index 3658feed2c..f2e0763c7b 100644
--- a/libraries/AC_AutoTune/AC_AutoTune.cpp
+++ b/libraries/AC_AutoTune/AC_AutoTune.cpp
@@ -349,7 +349,7 @@ void AC_AutoTune::run()
     // this should not actually be possible because of the init() checks
     if (!motors->armed() || !motors->get_interlock()) {
         motors->set_desired_spool_state(AP_Motors::DESIRED_GROUND_IDLE);
-        attitude_control->set_throttle_out_unstabilized(0.0f, true, 0);
+        attitude_control->set_throttle_out(0.0f, true, 0.0f);
         pos_control->relax_alt_hold_controllers(0.0f);
         return;
     }