diff --git a/Blimp/Blimp.h b/Blimp/Blimp.h
index 30d15acbb0..acee41729c 100644
--- a/Blimp/Blimp.h
+++ b/Blimp/Blimp.h
@@ -72,11 +72,6 @@
 
 #include "Parameters.h"
 
-
-#if CONFIG_HAL_BOARD == HAL_BOARD_SITL
-#include <SITL/SITL.h>
-#endif
-
 #include "mode.h"
 
 class Blimp : public AP_Vehicle
@@ -122,10 +117,6 @@ private:
     AP_Int8 *flight_modes;
     const uint8_t num_flight_modes = 6;
 
-#if CONFIG_HAL_BOARD == HAL_BOARD_SITL
-    SITL::SIM sitl;
-#endif
-
     // Arming/Disarming management class
     AP_Arming_Blimp arming;