diff --git a/ArduCopter/heli.pde b/ArduCopter/heli.pde
index 9af27c7a3e..de090eb0a3 100644
--- a/ArduCopter/heli.pde
+++ b/ArduCopter/heli.pde
@@ -159,7 +159,12 @@ static void output_motors_armed()
 // for helis - armed or disarmed we allow servos to move
 static void output_motors_disarmed()
 {
-	//heli_move_servos_to_mid();
+	if(g.rc_3.control_in > 0){
+		// we have pushed up the throttle
+		// remove safety
+		motor_auto_armed = true;
+	}
+
 	output_motors_armed();
 }