diff --git a/ArduPlane/system.pde b/ArduPlane/system.pde
index b3c313794b..91009e4f9f 100644
--- a/ArduPlane/system.pde
+++ b/ArduPlane/system.pde
@@ -178,9 +178,6 @@ static void init_ardupilot()
     // GPS Initialization
     gps.init(&DataFlash);
 
-    //mavlink_system.sysid = MAV_SYSTEM_ID;				// Using g.sysid_this_mav
-    mavlink_system.compid = 1;          //MAV_COMP_ID_IMU;   // We do not check for comp id
-
     init_rc_in();               // sets up rc channels from radio
     init_rc_out();              // sets up the timer libs