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Old 26th Oct 2011, 13:04
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Yes, there is a difference. To orbit means to hold at one's present position, i.e. to fly in circles until further advised. To make a three sixty means to complete a full circle and proceed further once the circle has been completed.

Both instructions can be combined with a direction of turn (MAKE A THREE SIXTY TURN LEFT [or RIGHT], respectively ORBIT LEFT [or RIGHT]).

Reference: PANS-ATM 6.5.5.10 and 12.4.1.5.
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