I accidentally used Whirlwind Spirit on the Rimerock Burrow bridge when heading towards the Northwatch Keep twas a doozy. Also I accidentally used Whirlwind Spirit instead of Unrelenting Force off the top of the mountain exiting the High Hrothgar as a dragon attacked me on my way down the mountain I can safely say I survived the ten seconds of the 11 second fall.
Note: Do not Whirlwind Spirit to dragons in the air until you know what is in front of you.