diff --git a/game/commander/packagebuilder.py b/game/commander/packagebuilder.py
index dcc50770..b2694959 100644
--- a/game/commander/packagebuilder.py
+++ b/game/commander/packagebuilder.py
@@ -78,7 +78,11 @@ class PackageBuilder:
                 )
         # If this is a client flight, set the start_type again to match the configured default
         # https://github.com/dcs-liberation/dcs_liberation/issues/1567
-        if flight.roster is not None and flight.roster.player_count > 0:
+        if (
+            squadron.location.required_aircraft_start_type is None
+            and flight.roster is not None
+            and flight.roster.player_count > 0
+        ):
             flight.start_type = (
                 squadron.coalition.game.settings.default_start_type_client
             )