diff --git a/libraries/AP_Parachute/AP_Parachute.h b/libraries/AP_Parachute/AP_Parachute.h
index 1832452bce..545c7671ee 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Parachute/AP_Parachute.h
+++ b/libraries/AP_Parachute/AP_Parachute.h
@@ -32,8 +32,9 @@ public:
     AP_Parachute(AP_Relay& relay) :
         _relay(relay),
         _release_time(0),
-        _released(false),
-        _release_initiated(false)
+        _release_initiated(false),
+        _release_in_progress(false),
+        _released(false)
     {
         // setup parameter defaults
         AP_Param::setup_object_defaults(this, var_info);