diff --git a/Strategic/Assignments.cpp b/Strategic/Assignments.cpp
index 26e90c6e..12eb2736 100644
--- a/Strategic/Assignments.cpp
+++ b/Strategic/Assignments.cpp
@@ -13031,7 +13031,7 @@ void SquadMenuBtnCallback( MOUSE_REGION * pRegion, INT32 iReason )
 				if ( pSoldier->bOldAssignment == VEHICLE && pSoldier->iVehicleId == iHelicopterVehicleId && NumNonPlayerTeamMembersInSector( pSoldier->sSectorX, pSoldier->sSectorY, ENEMY_TEAM ) > 0 )
 				{
 					UINT8 ubGroupID = MoveAllInHelicopterToFootMovementGroup( iValue );
-					gfCantRetreatInPBI = TRUE;//shadooow: disable retreat if hotdrops can only be done in center of the map
+					if(gGameExternalOptions.ubSkyriderHotLZ == 1) gfCantRetreatInPBI = TRUE;//shadooow: disable retreat if hotdrops can only be done in center of the map
 					CheckConditionsForBattle( GetGroup( ubGroupID ) );
 				}
 				// old normal handling