diff --git a/features/run_control/evaluation.feature b/features/run_control/evaluation.feature
index 32c280c..0c153ce 100644
--- a/features/run_control/evaluation.feature
+++ b/features/run_control/evaluation.feature
@@ -1,13 +1,5 @@
 Feature: run control file evaluation
 
-  Scenario: evaluates the default run control file when present
-    Given a run control file with:
-      """
-      puts 'run control evaluation'
-      """
-    When I start uhwm
-    Then the output must contain "run control evaluation"
-
   Scenario: reports run control code in backtrace on errors
     Given a run control file with:
       """