diff --git a/libraries/AP_TECS/AP_TECS.cpp b/libraries/AP_TECS/AP_TECS.cpp
index 36ff376d18..04c6b5b1e3 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_TECS/AP_TECS.cpp
+++ b/libraries/AP_TECS/AP_TECS.cpp
@@ -770,6 +770,7 @@ void AP_TECS::_update_throttle_without_airspeed(int16_t throttle_nudge)
     if (_flags.is_gliding)
     {
         _throttle_dem = 0.0f;
+        return;
     }
 
     // Calculate additional throttle for turn drag compensation including throttle nudging