diff --git a/src/Main/fg_init.cxx b/src/Main/fg_init.cxx
index 84ec1d95f..0b57a2676 100755
--- a/src/Main/fg_init.cxx
+++ b/src/Main/fg_init.cxx
@@ -711,7 +711,6 @@ int fgInitConfig ( int argc, char **argv, bool reinit )
         if (result != flightgear::FG_OPTIONS_OK) {
             return result;
         }
-        fgInitAllowedPaths();   // preliminary: whitelist at least FGData
     }
 
     // establish default for developer-mode based upon compiled build types