diff --git a/src/Input/FGMouseInput.cxx b/src/Input/FGMouseInput.cxx
index bb76d10d5..6fa697ab6 100644
--- a/src/Input/FGMouseInput.cxx
+++ b/src/Input/FGMouseInput.cxx
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ public:
             }
         } // of have valid pick
                 
-        if (priority < SGPickCallback::PriorityScenery) {
+        if (priority == SGPickCallback::PriorityPanel) {
             FGMouseCursor::instance()->setCursor(FGMouseCursor::CURSOR_HAND);
         } else {
             // restore normal cursor