diff --git a/libraries/AP_Generator/AP_Generator_RichenPower.h b/libraries/AP_Generator/AP_Generator_RichenPower.h
index b8525deb6f..bb1cb995db 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Generator/AP_Generator_RichenPower.h
+++ b/libraries/AP_Generator/AP_Generator_RichenPower.h
@@ -180,9 +180,6 @@ private:
     // body_length as appropriate.
     void move_header_in_buffer(uint8_t initial_offset);
 
-    // RC input generator for pilot to specify desired generator state
-    RC_Channel *_rc_channel;
-
     // a simple heat model to avoid the motor moving to run too fast
     // or being stopped before cooldown.  The generator itself does
     // not supply temperature via telemetry, so we fake one based on