diff --git a/ArduCopter/motors.pde b/ArduCopter/motors.pde
index fbdbbf3cfd..2d90a67571 100644
--- a/ArduCopter/motors.pde
+++ b/ArduCopter/motors.pde
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ static void pre_arm_checks(bool display_failure)
         }
 
         // check compass learning is on or offsets have been set
-        if(!compass.learn_offsets_enabled() && !compass.configured()) {
+        if(!compass.configured()) {
             if (display_failure) {
                 gcs_send_text_P(SEVERITY_HIGH,PSTR("PreArm: Compass not calibrated"));
             }