At one time the distance was 75 airline miles but I believe they
increased it to 175 miles from the nearest semiannual
examination point because too many people were abusing the distance
requirement.

Also, another disadvantage to the Conditional license was that a
person holding this license could be called upon at any time to
retake it.

Harvey
"There is only one thing worse than waiting upon God, and that is
wishing you had."
Dr. Charles Stanley.