diff --git a/libraries/AP_Menu/examples/menu/menu.pde b/libraries/AP_Menu/examples/menu/menu.pde
index 2b03140a8f..1289c6db83 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Menu/examples/menu/menu.pde
+++ b/libraries/AP_Menu/examples/menu/menu.pde
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ setup(void)
 void
 loop(void)
 {
+    hal.console->printf("not reached\n");
 }
 
 AP_HAL_MAIN();