BlueConnect – Serial Bluetooth & WiFi Bridge
 
BlueConnect is a compact, powerful, and highly flexible serial data bridge for aviation, jointly developed by XCNav and Foresight Avionics. It enables the wireless transmission of data—such as FLARM NMEA data—to modern flight apps, navigation systems, and displays—without any cable clutter.
 
Designed for glider, motor glider, and ultralight pilots who value reliability, ease of use, and maximum compatibility.
 
Key features:
 
 
 
Dual Serial Interface 
  
 
   
Hardware Serial S1: Primary serial input/output (TCP port 4352)
 
   
Hardware Serial S2: Second serial input/output or configurable to relay the S1 input signal to, for example, a Flarm display, etc. (TCP Port 4353)
 
  
 
 
 
Multiple wireless transmission channels 
  
 
   
WiFi TCP – Simultaneous forwarding of serial data from up to two connected sources via WiFi TCP on ports 4352 and 4353 (compatible with SeeYou Mobile, XCSoar, Oudie, Naviter, etc.)
 
   
Classic Bluetooth – SPP Profil „BlueConnect“
 
   
BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) – Nordic UART Service (NUS), fully compatible with SeeYou Navigator
 
  
 
 
 
GDL 90 Protocol Built-in GDL 90 traffic and heartbeat transmitter via UDP broadcast (port 4000) – ideal for Garmin Pilot, ForeFlight, and other GDL 90-compatible apps.
 
 
Integrated Web ConfigurationModern Web App
 
 
Adjustable parameters: 
  
 
   
Baud rate for Serial S1 + Serial S2 (auto baud rate detection)
 
   
Pin Swap & Signal Inversion
 
   
Serial S2 can be configured as an input or as a relay for S! data
 
   
Bluetooth Mode (Off / Classic / BLE)
 
   
Enable/Disable GDL 90
 
   

 
  
 
 
 
FLARM Configuration Mode
 
 
Full remote configuration of the FLARM device via the web interface: 
  
 
   
Read and write all PFLAC parameters
 
   
List IGC flight logs and download flights (IGC Download)
 
  
 
 
 

 
 
 
FLARM Range AnalysisReal-time analysis of received FLARM contacts, including the recording of direction, distance, and altitude, for optimal antenna and range optimization.
 
 

 
 
 
Supports OTA updatesFirmware and web files can be easily updated via the web interface.
 
 
Technical Highlights:
 
 
 
Supports FLARM Classic and PowerFLARM
 
 
Automatic baud rate detection
 
 
Configurable Wi-Fi passwords
 
 
Very low power consumption
 
 
Compact design
 
 
Applications
 
 
 
Gliding
 
 
Motor glider
 
 
Ultralight flying
 
 
Powered flight (with FLARM)
 
 
Training facility
 
 
Competitive flying
 
 
BlueConnect wirelessly connects your FLARM device to the modern avionics ecosystem—simply, reliably, and with future-proofing.