It certainly was a problem, one that last for about 15 years, I think. And now he can somehow switch back and forth from Angel to Archangel, which is slightly better, I guess.
Chris Claremont had Warren put it best in an issue of EXCALIBUR (vol 3, I believe): "Most people think all I can do is fly and look pretty." Warren is much stronger than he looks and has very keen eyesight.