diff --git a/libraries/AP_Vehicle/AP_Vehicle.h b/libraries/AP_Vehicle/AP_Vehicle.h
index 8453052ed2..7d7e0835cc 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Vehicle/AP_Vehicle.h
+++ b/libraries/AP_Vehicle/AP_Vehicle.h
@@ -214,14 +214,14 @@ public:
     // returns true on success and control_value is set to a value in the range -1 to +1
     virtual bool get_control_output(AP_Vehicle::ControlOutput control_output, float &control_value) { return false; }
 
+#endif // AP_SCRIPTING_ENABLED
+
     // returns true if vehicle is in the process of landing
     virtual bool is_landing() const { return false; }
 
     // returns true if vehicle is in the process of taking off
     virtual bool is_taking_off() const { return false; }
 
-#endif // AP_SCRIPTING_ENABLED
-
     // zeroing the RC outputs can prevent unwanted motor movement:
     virtual bool should_zero_rc_outputs_on_reboot() const { return false; }