diff --git a/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/motor/MotorConfiguration.java b/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/motor/MotorConfiguration.java
index 4920a9421..48a42687c 100644
--- a/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/motor/MotorConfiguration.java
+++ b/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/motor/MotorConfiguration.java
@@ -115,6 +115,8 @@ public class MotorConfiguration implements FlightConfigurableParameter<MotorConf
 	
 	public void useDefaultIgnition() {
 		this.ignitionOveride = false;
+		setIgnitionDelay(0);
+		setIgnitionEvent(IgnitionEvent.AUTOMATIC);
 	}
 	
 	public double getIgnitionDelay() {