diff --git a/examples/steering_test_1p.jl b/examples/steering_test_1p.jl
index 85629f07..018feae2 100644
--- a/examples/steering_test_1p.jl
+++ b/examples/steering_test_1p.jl
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ set.rel_tol=0.000001
 set.v_wind = 12
 set.elevation = 69.4
 set.l_tether = 200
+set.depower = set.depower_offset # fully powered kite
 # set.kcu_mass = 8.4
 # set.v_steering = 0.2*6
 # set.steering_gain = 10.0
diff --git a/examples/steering_test_4p.jl b/examples/steering_test_4p.jl
index 58f4ed2f..1e5524e3 100644
--- a/examples/steering_test_4p.jl
+++ b/examples/steering_test_4p.jl
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ set.rel_tol=0.000001
 set.v_wind = 12
 set.elevation = 69.4
 set.l_tether = 200
-set.depower = 38 # 38%, fully powered kite
+set.depower = set.depower_offset # fully powered kite
 # set.kcu_mass = 8.4
 # set.v_steering = 0.2*6
 # set.steering_gain = 10.0