diff --git a/ArduPlane/system.cpp b/ArduPlane/system.cpp
index 20398fa444..e558df5bd9 100644
--- a/ArduPlane/system.cpp
+++ b/ArduPlane/system.cpp
@@ -137,9 +137,6 @@ void Plane::init_ardupilot()
     camera_mount.init();
 #endif
 
-    // run all the vehicle initialization routines
-    init_vehicle();
-
 #if LANDING_GEAR_ENABLED == ENABLED
     // initialise landing gear position
     g2.landing_gear.init();