diff --git a/ArduSub/ArduSub.cpp b/ArduSub/ArduSub.cpp
index edfc63d4e0..9537705eba 100644
--- a/ArduSub/ArduSub.cpp
+++ b/ArduSub/ArduSub.cpp
@@ -269,9 +269,6 @@ void Sub::one_hz_loop()
     }
 
     if (!motors.armed()) {
-        // make it possible to change ahrs orientation at runtime during initial config
-        ahrs.update_orientation();
-
         motors.update_throttle_range();
     }