That's a really interesting post, as, analysing my own flying, when I do an actual glide to land (when I find I'm a bit high or fast on a tight final turn, for example) that's exactly what I do: point it at the touchdown point and then control the speed as required. Yet when I do a PFL, I obsess over trimming for best glide speed first, as taught by my instructors. I'll go away and practise...