diff --git a/src/karts/kart.cpp b/src/karts/kart.cpp
index 472d76a78..eb6946935 100644
--- a/src/karts/kart.cpp
+++ b/src/karts/kart.cpp
@@ -1221,7 +1221,14 @@ void Kart::updatePhysics(float dt)
     // when going faster, use higher pitch for engine
     if(m_engine_sound && sfx_manager->sfxAllowed())
     {
-        m_engine_sound->speed(0.6f + (float)(m_speed / max_speed)*0.7f);
+        if(isOnGround()) 
+        {
+            m_engine_sound->speed(0.6f + (float)(m_speed / max_speed)*0.7f);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            m_engine_sound->speed(1.4f);
+        }
         m_engine_sound->position(getXYZ());
     }
 #ifdef XX