diff --git a/ArduCopter/AP_Arming.cpp b/ArduCopter/AP_Arming.cpp
index b39c460f91..4f19e6b4d1 100644
--- a/ArduCopter/AP_Arming.cpp
+++ b/ArduCopter/AP_Arming.cpp
@@ -494,7 +494,7 @@ bool AP_Arming_Copter::proximity_checks(bool display_failure) const
         // display error if something is within 60cm
         const float tolerance = 0.6f;
         if (distance <= tolerance) {
-            check_failed(ARMING_CHECK_PARAMETERS, display_failure, "Proximity %d deg, %4.2fm (want <= %0.2fm)", (int)angle_deg, (double)distance, (double)tolerance);
+            check_failed(ARMING_CHECK_PARAMETERS, display_failure, "Proximity %d deg, %4.2fm (want > %0.1fm)", (int)angle_deg, (double)distance, (double)tolerance);
             return false;
         }
     }