diff --git a/sw/airborne/firmwares/fixedwing/guidance/energy_ctrl.c b/sw/airborne/firmwares/fixedwing/guidance/energy_ctrl.c
index 4e03d53c025..d5f7dd6bbae 100644
--- a/sw/airborne/firmwares/fixedwing/guidance/energy_ctrl.c
+++ b/sw/airborne/firmwares/fixedwing/guidance/energy_ctrl.c
@@ -172,6 +172,8 @@ void v_ctl_init( void ) {
 
 #ifdef V_CTL_ALTITUDE_PGAIN
   v_ctl_altitude_pgain = V_CTL_ALTITUDE_PGAIN;
+#endif
+#ifdef V_CTL_AIRSPEED_PGAIN
   v_ctl_airspeed_pgain = V_CTL_AIRSPEED_PGAIN;
 #endif