diff --git a/libraries/AP_HAL_SITL/SITL_State.cpp b/libraries/AP_HAL_SITL/SITL_State.cpp
index 95a304a92f..9b65d5dc4b 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_HAL_SITL/SITL_State.cpp
+++ b/libraries/AP_HAL_SITL/SITL_State.cpp
@@ -95,6 +95,7 @@ void SITL_State::_sitl_setup(const char *home_str)
         sitl_model->set_sprayer(&_sitl->sprayer_sim);
         sitl_model->set_gripper_servo(&_sitl->gripper_sim);
         sitl_model->set_gripper_epm(&_sitl->gripper_epm_sim);
+        sitl_model->set_parachute(&_sitl->parachute_sim);
 
         if (_use_fg_view) {
             fg_socket.connect(_fg_address, _fg_view_port);