diff --git a/ArduPlane/ArduPlane.cpp b/ArduPlane/ArduPlane.cpp
index e0e31b4acc..45f5eb7d6f 100644
--- a/ArduPlane/ArduPlane.cpp
+++ b/ArduPlane/ArduPlane.cpp
@@ -640,9 +640,6 @@ void Plane::update_flight_stage(void)
     } else {
         set_flight_stage(AP_Vehicle::FixedWing::FLIGHT_NORMAL);
     }
-
-    // tell AHRS the airspeed to true airspeed ratio
-    airspeed.set_EAS2TAS(barometer.get_EAS2TAS());
 }