text: Air Traffic Control
  SPACING TECHNIQUES
  3-33. Spacing provides more separation between aircraft in the traffic pattern. This relieves traffic
  congestion. The pathfinder controller uses two methods to obtain the required separation: the 360-degree
  turnout and the traffic pattern extension.
  360-DEGREE TURNOUT
  3-34. Except on the final approach, the pathfinder can issue instructions for the 360-degree turnout (a
  two-minute maneuver) at any point in the traffic pattern. When a pilot receives instructions to begin a
  360-degree turnout, he turns away from the center of the landing site, makes a wide circle, and reenters the
  traffic pattern at about the same point where he left it (Figure 3-2 and Table 3-5). If the first turnout does
  not give him enough room, he might have to make more turnouts.
  Pathfinder: DELTA THREE SIX, BEGIN THREE SIX ZERO DEGREE TURNOUT
  FOR SPACING, AND REPORT REENTRY.
  Pilot: ROGER. (After completing turnout) LIMA ONE SIX, DELTA THREE SIX
  HAS REENTERED.
  Pathfinder: DELTA THREE SIX, ROGER, REPORT BASE.
  Pilot: ROGER.
  Figure 3-2. 360-degree turnout.
  Situation Reporting Point
  AIRCRAFT IN TRAFFIC BASE LEG OF TRAFFIC
  PATTERN
  STRAIGHT-IN APPROACH FINAL
  AIRCRAFT AUTHORIZED TO FINAL
  FORM OWN APPROACH
  Table 3-5. A 360-degree turnout.