diff --git a/libraries/AP_Arming/AP_Arming.cpp b/libraries/AP_Arming/AP_Arming.cpp
index 1fa87a6c95..dcbbbaf119 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Arming/AP_Arming.cpp
+++ b/libraries/AP_Arming/AP_Arming.cpp
@@ -450,6 +450,11 @@ bool AP_Arming::hardware_safety_check(bool report)
     return true;
 }
 
+bool AP_Arming::rc_calibration_checks(bool report)
+{
+    return true;
+}
+
 bool AP_Arming::manual_transmitter_checks(bool report)
 {
     if ((checks_to_perform & ARMING_CHECK_ALL) ||
@@ -462,9 +467,9 @@ bool AP_Arming::manual_transmitter_checks(bool report)
             return false;
         }
 
-        //TODO verify radio calibration
-        //Requires access to Parameters ... which are implemented a little
-        //differently for Rover, Plane, and Copter.
+        if (!rc_calibration_checks(report)) {
+            return false;
+        }
     }
 
     return true;
diff --git a/libraries/AP_Arming/AP_Arming.h b/libraries/AP_Arming/AP_Arming.h
index 407bcd9189..105236a0f2 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Arming/AP_Arming.h
+++ b/libraries/AP_Arming/AP_Arming.h
@@ -101,6 +101,8 @@ protected:
 
     virtual bool board_voltage_checks(bool report);
 
+    virtual bool rc_calibration_checks(bool report);
+
     bool manual_transmitter_checks(bool report);
 
     virtual enum HomeState home_status() const = 0;