On Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 10:54:32 PM UTC-5, MNLou wrote:
I believe that ... would fly more conservatively to maximize altitude
and minimize the risk of landing out. A faster speed that eats up
more altitude gains them nothing and potentially costs them big time.

You are confusing flying efficiently (fast), and flying aggressively
(which periodically puts you on the ground, not fast)....