diff --git a/game/ato/flightplans/airassault.py b/game/ato/flightplans/airassault.py
index 4134f719..9626141e 100644
--- a/game/ato/flightplans/airassault.py
+++ b/game/ato/flightplans/airassault.py
@@ -141,11 +141,6 @@ class Builder(FormationAttackBuilder[AirAssaultFlightPlan, AirAssaultLayout]):
             self.package.target,
         )
 
-        assault_area = builder.assault_area(self.package.target)
-        if self.flight.is_hercules:
-            assault_area.only_for_player = False
-            assault_area.alt = feet(1000)
-
         assault_area = builder.assault_area(self.package.target)
         if self.flight.is_hercules:
             assault_area.only_for_player = False